Prevention Programs Protecting Community From Substance Use vs. Substance Misuse

with Ashley Bride of United Way of Rutland County

The impact of the opioid crisis on rural Vermont is significant. United Way of Rutland County Executive Director, Ashley Bride, discusses supporting community-based prevention programs and providing resources to first-responders.

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Dec 20, 2021

Hosted by: Jenny Johnson
Produced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team
#Vermont #Community #Health #Local
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